
Luce
245 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
About Luce - steak house in Norfolk, Virginia
Quaint, urban fixture with creative Italian dishes, plus local beers on tap & an eclectic wine list.
Customer Review Summary
Luce is a well-reviewed restaurant known for its exquisite food and inviting atmosphere. Patrons rave about the fried calamari, Wild Boar Ragu, and Lobster Gnocchi, punctuating the menu's quality. Desserts like pistachio cheesecake also receive high praise. Service is consistently noted as excellent, with bartenders providing great drink pairings. Special accommodations for dietary restrictions exemplify the attentive service. The ambiance is described as intimate, making it suitable for occasions like first dates. While most reviews are positive, a few mention variable service and a greasy dish on one visit. Overall, it’s recommended for those seeking quality Italian cuisine and a charming dining experience.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Stuart Satterwhite
A great little find that doesn't disappoint. The fried calamari is done with precision. The Wild Boar Ragu is tender and flavorful. The Lobster Gnocchi is loaded with sumptuous pieces of lobster. The pistachio cheesecake is light, fluffy, and delightful. The bartender can pare your meal with an exquisite bottle of wine as well.
michele c
A must stop everytime I am in Norfolk. The food is great and fresh. Service is great. Drinks and wine selection is always on point. The scallops are my favorite.
charlott gerber
I went to celebrate my brother’s birthday. I am allergic to basil, and was ready to have a few beers and bread while my brother chowed down. An amazing man, i think was the chef, made me a special chicken eggplant with fresh sauce covered in cheese with ZERO basil!!!! This goes above and beyond!!! To the chef i want to extend a special THANK YOU SO DARN MUCH!!! You made it amazing!!!
C C
I visited January 4 and 30. My overall combined experience was fabulous. The food was delicious, and the bartenders were exceptional. I appreciated the late hours and relaxing atmosphere. The scallops were good on my first visit. Christopher was the bartender that night, and his service was top-notch! My second visit started with the tasty "Ransom Note." Then onto a flight of Scotch... while devouring the lamb. Go with lamb and skip desert!
Michael Zander (GhostHost44)
First visit was just ok. Service was meh. Saltimboca was greasy and off putting. Drinks were fine. Dessert and coffee best part honestly
Clark Gresham
Wanted a place that has great drinks, intimate atmosphere, and great food for a 1st date. This restaurant delivered! Had a great seat at the bar - reservations required, this place gets busy - watching the fantastic kitchen crew. Great drinks, great food, great atmosphere! Had the gamberi in crema al limone (wonderful) and cinghiale pasta (great as well)!
Foster Meyerson
If you're in the mood for homemade pasta Luce is the way to go. A charming and cozy hole in the wall dishing out premium Italian favorites and craft cocktails.
Joyce Mendes
I had THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD EVER at this place. Accustomed with the North End in Boston which has some of the best Italian restaurants in one little street, I can be very picky with Italian food. But Luce’s food is better than any italian restaurant I’ve ever had! Service was excellent, the chef came to our table and answered some questions we had, the waitress was friendly and helpful. Almost feel like hopping on a plane to go to Norfolk every weekend just for that food. I highly recommend this place!
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